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by Master Payne
February 28th, 2016, 9:24 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "the editor of genii who thinks he is god"
Replies: 34
Views: 14395

Re: "the editor of genii who thinks he is god"

Richard Kaufman wrote:I just want to assure everyone that I am not a deity.


But it is something you should consider. At least for tax purposes.
by Master Payne
February 19th, 2016, 1:00 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Have you been to Penguin Live Magic Expo?
Replies: 4
Views: 1890

Re: Have you been to Penguin Live Magic Expo?

Went to one once.

No need to ever go to one again.

Lots of trendy magic, not a book in sight.
by Master Payne
October 29th, 2015, 6:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: MAGIC for $18!
Replies: 22
Views: 7565

Re: MAGIC for $18!

It looks as if it's finally achieved a size where one could actually read the volume without injuring ones self
by Master Payne
January 10th, 2014, 2:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sherlock fans, rejoice!
Replies: 48
Views: 9371

Re: Sherlock fans, rejoice!

I rejoiced by having breakfast at Speedy's last Monday. No sign of Holmes. But he apparently left his hat behind
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by Master Payne
August 23rd, 2013, 12:19 am
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: MAGIC Live 2013
Replies: 27
Views: 13368

Re: MAGIC Live 2013

Here’s my take on my first ever “MAGIC Live!” (for those who give a hoot): Complaint Dept. : (We’ll just get this part out of the way early, because it’s relatively short): I think it’s kind of messed up that you cannot see all of the lectures due to overlapping schedules. I know I’m not alone in t...
by Master Payne
March 16th, 2013, 1:14 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Incredibly Stinky Burt Wonderstone?
Replies: 60
Views: 11396

Re: The Incredibly Stinky Burt Wonderstone?

Well, I saw this tonight. I have to be honest, I went into this with pretty low expectations. But surprisingly enough the movie still failed to live up to them. The few humorous scenes were labored, predictable and telegraphed the punch lines. The script was tired and cliché. The actors seemed to ju...
by Master Payne
March 7th, 2013, 12:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Necessary ingredient for becoming a great performer?
Replies: 6
Views: 2088

Re: Necessary ingredient for becoming a great performer?

Thanks for posting this. It's a horn I myself have been tooting for quite a while.
by Master Payne
January 21st, 2013, 7:00 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: The History of Audience of Abuse by Master Payne
Replies: 7
Views: 3528

Re: The History of Audience of Abuse by Master Payne

Maybe he'll like this one :) My presentation from last years conference https://vimeo.com/57778222
by Master Payne
January 16th, 2013, 10:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Collecting Playing Cards
Replies: 6
Views: 2096

Re: Collecting Playing Cards

You don't collect playing cards because they might increase in value. You collect because you like cards. Some people collect stamps, others coins, while others beanie babies or Barbie dolls. I've been collecting for many years and have amassed well over a thousand decks or so. I collect historical ...
by Master Payne
December 26th, 2012, 4:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: I've been hosed!
Replies: 9
Views: 2971

Re: I've been hosed!

This type of behavior by the purveyors of magic apparatus was the impetus for me creating this routine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VCUQ3wOBog
by Master Payne
November 6th, 2012, 10:38 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Card Trimmer Assortment Update 10/26/12
Replies: 13
Views: 3990

Re: Card Trimmer Assortment Update 10/26/12

Thanks for the info. I'm going to try and build your budget trimmer since there is no way I will ever be able to justify the amount of money a real trimmer can cost. Not that they aren't worth the asking price. I just wouldn't use it enough to make it cost effective.
by Master Payne
November 6th, 2012, 12:39 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tuesday
Replies: 5
Views: 2161

Re: Tuesday

Vote, even if it's for "None of the above"
by Master Payne
November 2nd, 2012, 3:25 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Open Audition Calls in LA and Elsewhere for the Next Season of America's Got Talent
Replies: 12
Views: 3149

Re: Open Audition Calls in LA and Elsewhere for the Next Season of America's Got Talent

I'm sorry, but I don't think you'll win the million bucks! :) But I receive the praise and adulation of my peers for my 12 minute Coin in Bottle routine. Which to me is worth far more than a million bucks. :) I am glad to hear that the AGT Execs are attempting a new approach for magicians. However ...
by Master Payne
November 2nd, 2012, 12:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Open Audition Calls in LA and Elsewhere for the Next Season of America's Got Talent
Replies: 12
Views: 3149

Re: Open Audition Calls in LA and Elsewhere for the Next Season of America's Got Talent

I've been talking to the Execs at Grand prize is 1 Million buckerinos so why not give it a shot! Because there is a far greater chance of having your appearance cut up and edited to make you look like a complete idiot than there is of winning the Million Dollars. Besides I don't belong to the Big M...
by Master Payne
November 2nd, 2012, 12:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Gene Anderson
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Re: Gene Anderson

Thanks for sharing. A very nice article indeed
by Master Payne
August 23rd, 2012, 12:46 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Three Stand-Out Stand-Up Routines (Sept 2012)
Replies: 3
Views: 5324

Re: Three Stand-Out Stand-Up Routines (Sept 2012)

Here's a video of the bottle routine being done at a local arts festival earlier this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx85OGLjxWY
by Master Payne
August 21st, 2012, 2:50 am
Forum: Columns
Topic: The Expert at the Kid's Table
Replies: 4
Views: 14224

The Expert at the Kid's Table

Like the new column by David Kaye. Nice to see him back in print as he's always a pleasure to read.
by Master Payne
August 14th, 2012, 5:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Digital September Genii Now Live Online for Your Viewing Pleasure
Replies: 11
Views: 2831

Re: Digital September Genii Now Live Online for Your Viewing Pleasure

So it appears that the expectations for FISM in Blackpool were pretty low. But still Mr. Lever failed to meet them.
by Master Payne
July 24th, 2012, 7:33 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Zig-zag girl with cylinders pushed through?
Replies: 15
Views: 8287

Re: Zig-zag girl with cylinders pushed through?

I will always remember the first time i saw this trick being done. I was in the mosh pit at a club where The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow was playing. A local Illusionist who Jim had hired as "Geek Relief" was doing the trick. Just after he pushed the tubes through and moved the bottom section...
by Master Payne
May 16th, 2012, 5:37 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Multiplying bottles
Replies: 6
Views: 3106

Re: Multiplying bottles

I've finally got my routine up on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx85OGLjxWY

It's a slightly different take on the classic presentation
by Master Payne
May 7th, 2012, 5:29 pm
Forum: Children's Entertainment
Topic: New Trick from Silly Billy
Replies: 4
Views: 13011

New Trick from Silly Billy

David Kaye (A.K.A. silly Billy) has just released a new trick that might be just the thing for this years Library Summer Reading Program. It's Six minute of interactive fun with four kids from the audience with a classic fairy tale theme. It's one of those rare tricks that really does pack small but...
by Master Payne
April 27th, 2012, 1:34 pm
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: PCAM 2012 Seattle
Replies: 9
Views: 3024

Re: PCAM 2012 Seattle

You can get al your PCAM Logo Merchandise before you get to the convention so you can arrive in style.

http://www.cafepress.com/pcam2012

See everyone in their Offical T-shirt and Tote Bags in August!
by Master Payne
April 25th, 2012, 11:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Fundraising appeal by FISM contestants
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: Fundraising appeal by FISM contestants

They should put up a plea on Kickstarter

http://www.kickstarter.com/
by Master Payne
February 10th, 2012, 3:21 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: CRISS ANGEL ALTERCATION
Replies: 60
Views: 13342

Re: CRISS ANGEL ALTERCATION

Richard Kaufman wrote:There is no evidence that Criss Angel has taken steroids and is suffering from roid rage.


Quite true as no one has ever seen any evidence that would lead one to believe he was working under the influence of a performance enhancer :)
by Master Payne
February 2nd, 2012, 7:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Omigod--The Crap Project that WILL NOT DIE! The War Magician Lives!
Replies: 8
Views: 1944

Re: Omigod--The Crap Project that WILL NOT DIE! The War Magician Lives!

Never let facts get in the way of a good story. After all Titanic won Best Picture and about the only thing they got right in that picture was the name of the ship.
by Master Payne
January 4th, 2012, 3:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Houdini: Murdered?
Replies: 23
Views: 4707

Re: Houdini: Murdered?

My vote goes for Mr. Mustard in the Library with the Candlestick
by Master Payne
December 30th, 2011, 6:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: An Old Brouhaha
Replies: 42
Views: 7019

Re: An Old Brouhaha

So if every bad magic video on youtube sparked such a insightful discussion of epicurian delights we'd soon have a rather complete guide to the best places to eat all across the country.
by Master Payne
November 1st, 2011, 6:39 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Not all laughs are good
Replies: 5
Views: 1120

Re: Not all laughs are good

I just did some research on this for my presentation at this years Magic and Meaning. The "Bra Trick" as we know it today appears to have been invented by U.F. Grant and appeared on the market in 1943. In the August 1944 issue of Genii the Genii Speak column has this to say about the effec...
by Master Payne
October 13th, 2011, 6:51 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tenyo Tricks for 2012--HOLY CRAP!
Replies: 66
Views: 16391

Re: Tenyo Tricks for 2012--HOLY CRAP!

PS Hey Master Payne. Sorry to hear you won't be bale to experience the 3D effect. I forgot that some people aren't capable of experiencing this. I will do my best to try and give an accurate description in the future of what it is like when I play with the trick. Maybe I'll buy Lubor's Third Eye so...
by Master Payne
October 13th, 2011, 3:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tenyo Tricks for 2012--HOLY CRAP!
Replies: 66
Views: 16391

Re: Tenyo Tricks for 2012--HOLY CRAP!

Sadly it appears that the flying carpet trick is a 3D effect as you have to wear special glasses to see it work. So those of us with monocular vision will never get to see what it's supposed to look like.
by Master Payne
August 30th, 2011, 3:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: So, How was MAGIC Live?
Replies: 117
Views: 20930

Re: So, How was MAGIC Live?

Excellent points raised by all. The "Steve Howe factor" - Dustin, yer the greatest! I really didn't want to bring this up, but for me it all begs the question of why a straight man would create and use a gay showbiz persona in the first place. Hobson told us how he initially came up with ...
by Master Payne
August 30th, 2011, 2:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: So, How was MAGIC Live?
Replies: 117
Views: 20930

Re: So, How was MAGIC Live?

One of the questions that I dont believe has been adequately addressed is, is Hobson really making fun of gays or is he just assuming the role of one? For myself I dont think hes making fun of them at all. In fact his whole demeanor is rather tame compared to some of the ber flamboyant gays you can ...
by Master Payne
August 24th, 2011, 1:20 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: So, How was MAGIC Live?
Replies: 117
Views: 20930

Re: So, How was MAGIC Live?

Im not one that regularly goes to conventions. Especially the big ones. I usually stick with the small regional conferences near my home. So its unusual for me to attend a convention with over a couple hundred attendees. In fact apart from MAGIC Live the only other big convention Ive attended was a ...
by Master Payne
August 9th, 2011, 4:15 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Benson Burner
Replies: 9
Views: 3782

Re: Benson Burner

I've been wanting to try this out ever since I read the book. Unfortunately it's a routine I wouldn't have the opportunity to perform often enough to make the purchase of the seemingly hundreds of sponge balls needed justifiable. A brilliant routine though. One amongst many. I strongly urge anyone w...
by Master Payne
June 6th, 2011, 1:59 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Stunt gone Wrong - Atlanta Motor Speedway
Replies: 6
Views: 2460

Re: Stunt gone Wrong - Atlanta Motor Speedway

But hey, he got much more publicity from the stunt not working than he ever would have if it had gone off as planned.
by Master Payne
May 13th, 2011, 5:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Castle difficulties
Replies: 277
Views: 76388

Re: Magic Castle difficulties

Neil Patrick Harris President of the AMA?

Does this now make The Magic Castle Dr. Horrible's Secret Lair?
by Master Payne
May 13th, 2011, 5:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: More merlin awards
Replies: 10
Views: 2694

Re: More merlin awards

This makes me want to vomit: "It's the highest award in magic." I always thought the "Denver Magician of the Year" was the highest award in magic. If you're curious as to what it takes to get a Merlin you can see Mr. Wells 2008 Promo video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBV...
by Master Payne
March 7th, 2011, 6:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Merlin Awards Banquet
Replies: 79
Views: 20825

Re: Merlin Awards Banquet

It's a scam? You mean my Doctor of Magic Degree is no good?

http://www.imsmagic.com/Magic_Shop/Doctor_of_Magic.php

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